Memorials and Things of Fame
1866 The Morning Chronicle On Friday last, the police arrested an individual, charged with stealing an ox from his own brother, a resident of Valcartier. The stolen animal had been …
The story behind Avenue Newton
Avenue Newton was named in honour of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), the famous British scientist who was born in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England. A physicist, mathematician, and astronomer, Newton built the …
Shannon Community Centre resounds with Echoes of Erin
On September 28, the Shannon Community Centre gave an enthusiastic welcome to a troupe of young musicians and dancers from Ireland, all members of the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. The Association …
Happy campers lap up delicious lessons at Foodcamp
Food, glorious food! It was a spread worthy of a Broadway show at the fifth annual Foodcamp de Québec last weekend. For two days, chefs, local producers, distributors, restaurateurs, bloggers, …
Quebec High School students seeing stars
Through the generosity of the QHS Alumni Foundation and a government grant, Quebec High School has opened it doors to a travelling planetarium. Students had the opportunity to learn about …
Mount Hermon Cemetery now a Canadian national historic site
On the gorgeous autumn day of October 1, Mount Hermon Cemetery marked its designation as a national historic site with a ceremony and a reception. MP Joël Lightbound, representing the …
HMCS Ville de Québec visits our port city
As part of a St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes deployment, HMCS Ville de Québec sailed into our city for a quick visit from September 22 to 24. It was …
Irresistible crafts at Domaine Cataraqui
The gathering of local artisans at Domaine Cataraqui redefined “handmade” at the annual Etsy Fait au Québec craft fair, which took place on the weekend of September 23-25. With the …
Stephen Joseph PROSENYAK
Eldest son of Martin and Julia Prosenyak, born in Hungary on August 20, 1926, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at Ian Anderson House, Oakville on …
Welcome to Canada!
My family is a military family. We live and wear our national pride every day. We have travelled this vast country and are in awe of her beauty. Remembrance Day …